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Obituary for Kruhm


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday March 29, 2000

Barbara Kruhm passed away Saturday, March 25, 2000, following a brief illness. She was a music and piano teacher for all of her 44 years in Albuquerque, the last 12 of which were on a voluntary basis. In October 1994, Mrs. Kruhm was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth A. Kruhm. She is survived by her son, Burt Kruhm and his wife, Catherine of Littleton, CO; five grandchildren, Karla Wachenheim and husband, Scott of Sugarland, TX, Karen Payton and husband, Allen of Deming, Valerie Post and husband, Clay of Lubbock, TX, Jeff Rohr and wife, Rene of Littleton, CO, and Brandon Kruhm, also of Littleton; as well as three great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister, Marjorie B. Thompson of Bernalillo, along with many dear friends who will miss her greatly. A Memorial service, officiated by The Reverend Sandra S. Bess, will be held on Friday, March 31, 2000, 10:00 a.m., at Vista Verde Mortuary, 4310 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Barbara's name may be made to the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 24th St. NW, Washington, DC 20037-1175. Sunrise Society is serving the family of Mrs. Kruhm, (891-8200).